Deco samples on show of new Class 175 and Class 180 in N

The Class 175 is in the attractive turquoise and cream of Arriva Trains Wales, while the Class 180 is in the eye-catching black and gold colours of Grand Central were put on display at the N Gauge International Show in Warwickshire.

As well as Arriva and Grand Central versions, Revolution is offering 2- and 3-car 175s in First North Western and Transport for Wales, and the 5-car class 180 in First North Western, First Great Western, Dynamic Lines Great Western and Hull Trains and East Midlands Railway colours.

All cars have working headlights, tail lights and, in the 175s, destination blinds with full interior lighting. A single Next-18 decoder socket is fitted beneath the floor in the power car, and 6-pin electrical couplers allow this to control the complete trains.

Delivery of the models is expected by Spring 2025 and they are available to pre-order now, prices are as follows;

Class 175

• 2-car DC/DCC-Ready: £225.00
• 2-car DCC Sound: £320.00
• 3-car DC/DCC-Ready: £270
• 3-car DCC Sound: £365.00

Class 180

• 5-car DC/DCC Ready: £350.00
• 5-car DCC Sound: £445.00

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